Description

Phenergan 25 MG Injection is an antihistamine which is used to treat allergic reactions, relieves nausea and vomiting. This medicine is not recommended in patients with asthma and central nervous system depression disorders. This medicine may cause drowsiness, therefore should be used with caution.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Phenergan 25 MG Injection

Drowsinesssevere

Headachesevere

Seizuressevererare

Tremorssevererare

Skin rash

Loss of strength

Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlightrare

Excitationrare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Phenergan 25 MG Injection

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 20 minutes after an oral dose and 3 to 5 minutes after an intravenous dose.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended if the patient is receiving Phenergan 25 MG Injection. Any symptoms of dizziness, difficulty in concentration should be reported to the doctor. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Monitoring of symptoms like excessive sedation and irritability is necessary while breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Phenergan 25 MG Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Phenergan 25 MG Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Sedation

Nausea and vomiting

Phenergan 25 MG Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting in postoperative patients.

Motion sickness

Phenergan 25 MG Injection is used to relieve symptoms of motion sickness like nausea and vomiting.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Phenergan 25 MG Injection

Allergy

Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Phenergan 25 MG Injection.

Asthma

Not recommended in patients with the history of asthma or any respiratory disease.

Central nervous system depression

Not recommended in patients with the history of central nervous system depression.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

Description

- Concurrent use of ethanol and phenothiazines may result in additive CNS depression and psychomotor impairment.

Instructions

- Consumption of alcohol is not recommended if the patient is receiving Phenergan 25 MG Injection. Any symptoms of dizziness, difficulty in concentration should be reported to the doctor. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Asthma

severe

Inform the doctor if you have any respiratory disease. This medicine is not recommended due to the risk of respiratory depression. Any symptoms of breathing difficulty should be informed to the doctor.

Central Nervous System Depression

severe

Inform the doctor if you have any central nervous system disorder or head injury. This medicine is not recommended due to the risk of central nervous system depression. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Phenergan 25 MG Injection as advised by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts that prescribed. Any symptoms like dizziness and difficulty in concentration should be reported to the doctor. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving vehicle and operating machinery.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Monitoring of symptoms like excessive sedation and irritability is necessary while breastfeeding.

General warnings

Drowsiness

- Phenergan 25 MG Injection should be used with caution due to the risk of drowsiness. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving vehicle and operating machinery. It is advised to take this medicine at bedtime.

Seizures

- Phenergan 25 MG Injection may lower the seizure threshold. It is used with caution in patients receiving medicines like narcotics or local anesthetic. Any symptoms of seizures should be informed to the doctor. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving vehicle and operating machinery

Other details

To be taken before food

To be taken at bedtime only

Causes sleepiness

How it works

It works by inhibiting the binding of histamine to its receptor and thus helps in relieving the symptoms.

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